That is Not a Good Idea

I read That is Not a Good Idea by Mo Willems
I checked it out from my library.
5 stars!

Written in a style that resembles an old silent film, That is NOT a Good Idea! is the story of a wolf inviting a goose to dinner and the audience that knows what is inevitably going to happen. The kids hearing this story are, of course, a part of the audience along with the chicks. They will be shouting their warning to the main characters. The unexpected ending somehow managed to make this book even better. I can already see the kids' faces when they hear the ending, and hear the parents chuckling in the background at the same time.

I always worry when there is a Mo Willems book that appears on our new book cart at the library where I work. Will it be another gem, or will it feel like another one he just churned out? That is NOT a Good Idea! is definitely a gem; Willems at his finest. I haven't had a chance to read it to a group of preschoolers yet, but I can already tell it will be a hit. It is an easy read-aloud. The illustrations are classic Willems, very appealing to children. The chance for kids to interact with the story is definitely a plus. Adults will appreciate the silent film theme (I love it!) along with the simplicity of the story, and the ending will be a chuckle as well. It's an original story that has a great ending, and it appeals to both children and adults. Win!